Re-advertisement Staff Wellness Officer

Rhodes University; Makhanda; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhodes University in Makhanda invites applications for a Staff Wellness Officer (Grade 11) in the People and Culture Division. The role focuses on coordinating the wellness strategy, managing the service provider, and communicating available interventions to staff.

You will ensure activities stay within budget and provide back-up support to Remuneration and Benefits. A strong background in wellness, data handling and counselling is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in staff wellness programs and initiatives.
• Experience coordinating wellness initiatives and activities.
• PM experience or high level of organisation and coordination.
• At least 2 years using spreadsheets, especially Excel (Advanced Excel advantageous).
• At least 1 year of data analysis, interpretation and reporting.
• Experience handling large data volumes with high accuracy.
• Counselling or facilitation/training experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the institutional wellness strategy.
• Manage relationship with wellness service provider.
• Communicate availability of wellness interventions to staff.
• Ensure interventions are within budget.
• Provide back-up support for Remuneration and Benefits Officer.

Skills

Staff wellness

Wellness initiatives coordination

Project management / organisation

Data analysis & reporting

Data handling / accuracy

Counselling / training

Tools

Excel

Job description

Staff Wellness Officer (Grade 11)

(If you have already applied for this position, do you not need to reapply)

People and Culture Division

The Division of People and Culture invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives

Working closely with the Total Rewards Manager, responsible for coordinating and implementing the institutional wellness strategy and managing the relationship with the institution’s wellness service provider. Effective communication ensures staff are aware of the availability of wellness interventions and initiatives. Ensures wellness interventions and initiatives are carried out within the budget provided. Provides back-up support for the Remuneration and Benefits Officer.

The Requirements

• Previous staff wellness experience
• Previous experience coordinating and implementing staff wellness initiatives and activities
• Preferably project management experience, or in the absence of this, a demonstrable high level of organisation and coordination
• At least 2 years of experience where work was done using spreadsheets, in particular Excel. Advanced Excel would be an advantage.
• At least 1 year of experience of analysis, interpreting and interrogating data and reporting on this.
• Previous experience in handling large volumes of data, where a high level of accuracy and attention to detail was required
• Previous counselling experience and/or facilitation/training experience would be advantageous.

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the Job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The Following Documents Are Required

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following:
  • Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
  • Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Selection Process (provisional Date, Subject To Change)

• Short-listing meeting date to be confirmed.
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration Per Annum (Grade 11)

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R35 338

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R569 518

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date: 25 September 2026

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

These Values Are

• Diversity
• Integrity
• Respect
• Excellence
• Collegiality
• Compassion

Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution of our responsibilities and in demonstrating courage in confronting those who violate the values for which we stand.